ARP & Civil Defence equipment
A vast array of equipment and documentation was manufactured and issued to the various Civil Defence services. A key area was that of dealing with the likelihood of a gas attack. One of the most iconic images of the second world war is the gas mask (or respirator) that was issued to every person.
Gas Decontamination squads were issued with a plethora of gas detection devices and protective equipment. The first responders to bombing incidents were issued with medical supplies as were Wardens' Posts.
First Aid kits were also marketed at the general public. All services were issued with goggles and torches.
The Rescue services primarily used pre-exiting items - many members of a squad were drawn from local building trades. Rescue vehicles were converted from various requisitioned cars and lorries and equipped with the necessary items to deal with bombed buildings (ladders, shoring, pumps etc).
Gas Decontamination squads were issued with a plethora of gas detection devices and protective equipment. The first responders to bombing incidents were issued with medical supplies as were Wardens' Posts.
First Aid kits were also marketed at the general public. All services were issued with goggles and torches.
The Rescue services primarily used pre-exiting items - many members of a squad were drawn from local building trades. Rescue vehicles were converted from various requisitioned cars and lorries and equipped with the necessary items to deal with bombed buildings (ladders, shoring, pumps etc).
